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Forum Question Of the Week: Partial Denture vs Dental Implants?

doublehippy writes:

"I'm a 63 year old woman, who recently had to have #14 molar removed... a tooth that held a bridge. Very decayed... not a candidate for a root canal. My dentist cut the bridge, salvaging the front tooth that held the bridge, and my oral surgeon was able to extract the bad tooth (with the rest of the bridge attached). This was the only tooth in my mouth I wanted pulled (horrible pain) the other tooth missing on that side was a root canalled tooth with crown. The root cracked and had to be yanked. There's another tooth missing on the other side (upper right jaw) from when I was a teenager (back molar...sorry, don't know the #). I don't want to get involved in bridgework there. Other than that, I have all the rest of my teeth (including 2 wisdom teeth). No fillings/decay at all in any of my front teeth and I even have 2 front molars without any fillings at all.

I looked into implants.... specifically for the upper left jaw where the bridge used to be. Expensive, to say the least. At 63, I really hesitate to spend thousands of dollars. The other option, of course, is an upper partial (3 teeth...2 on the left upper jaw and 1 on the right upper). Obviously, the less expensive option. Too, I'm not sure I want to deal with moving the sinus, bone grafts, etc. - again, lots of $$. This could be a possibility since we're talking upper jaw.

I've been researching partials, and am really not sure I could ever get used to the metal bar that would rest against the roof of my mouth. What's the scoop on the "flexible" partials? What if I were to just do the 2 teeth on the upper left hand side...with metal clips? How stable would that be?

I would appreciate any input/guidance. Thanks so much for reading.

Do you have any advice for this forum member? Should she invest in dental implants or consider a partial denture? Visit the Dentistry Forum, and share your expertise!

Forum Question Of the Week: Partial Denture vs Dental Implants? originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 10:58:20.

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I need to thank my dad for alerting me about this...
While I was on vacation, my local news ran a story about the possibility that small amounts of bisphenol A (BPA) could be present in some types of dental filling material. If you are not familiar with the health concerns surrounding BPA, I suggest you read this overview about BPA written by our Guide to Environmental Issues, Larry West.

Before you cast a gigantic stone at amalgam fillings as the culprit for the potential BPA exposure; hold your horses. According to the report, BPA is found in white dental fillings and dental sealants, but in the eye's of the American Dental Association (ADA), the levels of BPA in dental material is insignificant. The ADA's Council for Scientific Affairs released a statement in July of this year that, long story short, declares that BPA is "rarely used as a formula ingredient in dental products," and according to research, the exposure to BPA via six dental sealants for a male child aged 7 to 14 is "two to five times lower than the estimated daily exposure from food and environmental sources."

As with any issue regarding the safety surrounding the materials used in dental fillings, it is in your best interest to discuss any concerns you may have, with your dentist. However, this topic does pose a valid question, not only to dentists, but to the powerful regulatory agencies that provide citizens with a trusted voice on what is and isn't harmful for us and our children:
Does BPA, regardless of the amount, really belong in dental material?

Should You Be Concerned About BPA in Your Dental Fillings? originally appeared on About.com Dental Care on Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 02:04:04.

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